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barebear  |
Yukon Territory CANADA
Member since, 12/1/09
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| Pattern Review | 3/27/13 5:24 PM | Cake patterns - 0169 Pavlova Separates
Pattern Description:
"Ballet style wrap top in jersey ties at the natural waist while the back tucks into the skirt as a 'muffin cover'. The top is cut all in one piece with the sleeves, which may be cut longer or shorter. The four-piece circle skirt makes optimal use of fabric, zips up the back an...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 11/18/12 2:23 PM | BurdaStyle Magazine - 09-2012-135 Blouson Jacket
Down to the wire with my entry for the Refashion Contest. It must be Thursday. I could never get the hang of Thursdays.
Burda Magazine patterns are frustrating because you have to trace out the pattern from a nightmare magic-eye pattern sheet. I finally managed to plow through it with the helpfu...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 5/25/12 11:27 PM | Simplicity - 2165 Babies Diaper Covers, Nursing Shield, Changing pad, doll, Sw
Pattern Description:
Baby accessories, including diaper covers in three sizes, bunting, changing pad, nursing cover, and doll.
A friend of mine just had a baby, and I wanted to make up something for them. I chose to make the bunting, or baby straight jacket (as I affectionally call it).
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| Pattern Review | 4/30/12 6:54 PM | New Look - 6107 top and skirt
I've used this blouse as a base for the RTW Contest 2012. This pattern had most of the features that were in my inspiration RTW blouse, and I simply did a few tweaks and adjustments to make it perfect.
Full length view
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Sleeves
Front gathers
Pattern Description:
A button-up blouse with yoke...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 4/22/12 2:33 PM | Simplicity - 2594 Misses Top and Tie Belt
Pattern Description:
Top with forward shoulder yoke in two lengths with neckline variations and tie-belt option. I made up view B, which is a bias-cut top with a cowl neckline in the shorter length.
Pattern Sizing:
K5 (8-16). I cut size 16 and added about an inch to the sides. I wound up removing...more... |
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I'm a beginner sewer who started by making up my own patterns and reconstructing old clothing. I've just started using patterns, and lo, success! This site has been great for seeing what others have...more
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